Improving home care for children on mechanical ventilation using remote monitoring
Equitable Implementation of Remote Patient Monitoring in Pediatric Invasive Home Mechanical Ventilation Using Wireless Devices
['FUNDING_R03'] · LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO · NIH-11031762
This study is all about helping kids who need special breathing machines at home by creating a system that lets parents easily share their child's health information with doctors, so they can provide better care, especially for Hispanic/Latinx families.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11031762 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of children who require invasive home mechanical ventilation due to severe respiratory conditions. It aims to develop a remote patient monitoring system that allows parents to collect vital sign data and report symptoms, which will be integrated into the children's electronic health records. By analyzing this data, healthcare providers can make better-informed decisions about ventilator settings and care plans, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing caregiver burden. The study specifically addresses disparities in care for Hispanic/Latinx patients and seeks to create a more equitable approach to managing these complex cases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are dependent on invasive home mechanical ventilation due to conditions like bronchopulmonary dysplasia or neuromuscular disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require mechanical ventilation or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced caregiver stress for families managing complex respiratory needs at home.
How similar studies have performed: While remote monitoring in healthcare is gaining traction, this specific approach for pediatric invasive home mechanical ventilation is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FOSTER, CAROLYN C. — LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: FOSTER, CAROLYN C.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.